8 Episodes
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In "Intruders" Season 1, ex-cop Jack Whelan searches for his wife Amy, who has mysteriously disappeared after exhibiting strange behavior. Unbeknownst to Jack, Amy is possessed by an ancient entity named Marcus, who seeks to prolong his existence through others. Meanwhile, assassin Richard Shepherd hunts those connected to this phenomenon.
The central conflict escalates as Jack uncovers Amy's involvement in a dark ritual. Karen is murdered by Madison (possessed by Marcus), and Amy is revealed to be participating in a "mummification" ritual. Rose reveals her multiple past lives and that she terminated Amy's unborn child. The season ends with Madison defeating Marcus's influence, Jack burning the Qui Reverti's journals, and Richard recruiting Jack as a Shepherd.
Season 1 of Intruders covers episodes 1-8. Here's everything that happened:
Season 1, Episode 1: She Was Provisional - Ex-cop Jack Whelan searches for his wife, Amy, who vanished after exhibiting strange behavior. Simultaneously, nine-year-old Madison O'Donnell receives a mysterious sand dollar, leading to erratic actions and a new, sinister personality. Assassin Richard Shepherd hunts those connected to a conspiracy of souls, including a woman who **commits suicide
Season 1, Episode 2: And Here…You Must Listen - Madison, influenced by Marcus, awakens with a mysterious book and a journey to Seattle. Jack desperately seeks his erratic wife, Amy, whose behavior raises more questions. Richard Shepherd, a Qui Reverti agent, hunts Madison, and brutally murders Madame Ing after she reveals a critical truth: Marcus has no guiding book. Madison escapes to Seattle, leaving Jack's search for Amy unresolved and full of questions.
Season 1, Episode 3: Time Has Come Today - Madison, possessed by Marcus, continues her journey with Karen, who grows suspicious and attempts to contact Richard Shepherd. Madison murders Karen in the bathroom, leaving Shepherd to discover and dispose of the body. Meanwhile, Jack returns home to Amy, who cryptically states they "don't die" and asks for a separation, revealing her transformation.
Season 1, Episode 4: Ave Verum Corpus - Madison, possessed by Marcus, struggles with her identity while seeking Todd Crane. Gary reveals his former client, Joe Cranfield, left a building in trust to Amy, Marcus, and Crane. Richard Shepherd brutally kills Armstrong in a restaurant. Jack and Gary later discover Amy participating in Cranfield's "mummification" ritual, revealing her deep entanglement with the Qui Reverti as Jack sends an encrypted message to Bill Anderson.
Season 1, Episode 5: The Shepherds and the Fox - Madison's Marcus memories intensify as a flashback reveals Marcus Fox's house filled with bodies. Jack forces a terrifying confession from Gary about his daughter's possession. Richard confronts Madison, who escapes after he trips. Later, Richard's father, Frank, tracks Jack, only to be shot dead by Richard. Madison then seeks a meeting with Rose Gilchrist at Marcus's former residence.
Season 1, Episode 6: Bound - Rose reveals her true identity and multiple past lives to Jack, explaining the significance of "triggers." She confesses to terminating their unborn child and burying the fetus to fully suppress Amy. Meanwhile, Richard Shepherd successfully awakens "Bix" in a new host. Jack is left to process the devastating truths as Rose departs.
Season 1, Episode 7: The Crossing Place - Jack unearths a gruesome discovery in his backyard, fueling his vengeful pursuit and leading him to brutally assault Todd Crane for information. Rose begins to doubt Shepherd's allegiance as Marcus continues his violent agenda. Meanwhile, a distraught Gary, determined to expose Qui Reverti, stands on the roof of "The Building," poised for a fatal jump.
Season 1, Episode 8: There Is No End - Jack uncovers the vast reach of the Qui Reverti organization. Madison engages in a fierce battle for control, leading to the death of Marcus's influence within her. Jack sets fire to the Reverti's historical journals, while Rose and Richard escape the burning building. The episode concludes with Richard offering Jack a role as a Shepherd, signifying Jack's recruitment into the organization.
